‘Ragtime’ Star Joshua Henry Is Bringing Broadway to Its Feet (opens in new tab)

Joshua Henry has been on a wild ride with “Ragtime.” After spending two decades sharpening his leading man tools in musicals like “The Scottsboro Boys,” “Carousel” and “Violet,” the 41-year-old appears to be closer than ever to winning his first Tony Award. Many in the industry consider him to be the front-runner for best leading actor in a musical. “With this role, I have to rise to the occasion every night,” said Henry, who portrays Coalhouse. His character is one of the Black Americans who...